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Cake pieces are frozen before decorating since cold cakes are easier to frost.

A clever pirate cake for your favorite pirate!!

Directions

1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms and sides of 1 (8-inch) and 1 (9-inch) round cake pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make cake mix as directed on box using water, oil and eggs. Pour into pans.

3Use serrated knife to cut 9-inch cake in half. One half will form body of pirate. From other half, cut that shape as shown in photo. Cut about a 1-inch edge off one side of 8-inch cake (flat edge will be top of pirate’s head); cut those and ears from cut-off edge piece. On tray, place cake pieces, using small amount of frosting to attach nose and ears. Cover; freeze 1 hour or until firm.